The read
It runs a compact 1h 18m.
Synopsis
In 1781, Countess Marie Karolina shelters an influential Abbé, a former Jesuit who vehemently opposes progress. Only Dr. Kamenický dares challenge him, restoring the countess’s zest for life. Her husband, obsessed with finding a hidden treasure, neglects the estate and seduces her ward Renáta. Meanwhile, returning exile Václav’s secret reunion with Frantina in cave hideouts is betrayed by jealous suitor Tomáš, who, with the Abbé’s help, unleashes a violent manhunt.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Zdeněk TroškaDirector
- Zdeněk TroškaScreenplay
- Josef HanzlíkScreenplay
- Harry MacourekOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Blanka BohdanováCountess
- Eduard CupákJesuit
- Pavel PípalCount
- Petr SvobodaMr. Kamenický
- Patricie HavlíčkováRenáta
- Michaela KuklováFrantina
- Ivan JiříkTomáš
- Jaroslava TicháCelerka
- Zdeněk MartínekMr. Bartodějský
- Tomáš HanákHorák
- Valerie KaplanováAlžběta
- David VejražkaJan
Themes
based on novel or book18th century